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kaixxx's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this story about Bennet and Hannah. I liked the characters with Hannah pretending to be plain and hide to help the family. However she attracts Bennet, I loved reading how Hannah tried to resist the attraction. I found myself hooked with what the truth was about Hannah and whether they could bring an end to Deboque. It was a good story but didn't enjoy it as much as the other books. Still a good read though, that I would recommend. xxx
djm_chal's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
soulkissed2003's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third installment in the Cordina's Royal Family series. So it's time to marry off the last of the three siblings, the flirtatious and rebellious younger prince, Bennett. As a royal who is used to having pretty, confident women throw themselves at him, Ben is intrigued by his sister in law's companion, Hannah. Hannah dresses in boring colors and frumpy clothes, but once in awhile he sees a spark there.
Yes, there's more to the story there, as Hannah keeps secrets of her own to protect the royal family. A vengeful criminal has just left prison after ten years, and after multiple failed attempts on family members, is eager to finish them off once and for all. Or, can they flip the tables on him and guarantee their continued safety?
Yes, there's more to the story there, as Hannah keeps secrets of her own to protect the royal family. A vengeful criminal has just left prison after ten years, and after multiple failed attempts on family members, is eager to finish them off once and for all. Or, can they flip the tables on him and guarantee their continued safety?
marjolaine_lafreniere's review against another edition
0 stars rating, because of the angry sex. There might be a trope that I hate more than the angry sex trope, but I can't think of one right now. It's definitely in my top 5 Most Hated Trope list.
judythereader's review against another edition
3.0
This is an older book, so you can expect some out of date attitudes. Fabulous heroine in Lady Hannah. Bennett starts out strong and then gets angry, and, as per the time, Lady Hannah has to find a way to enjoy it. Three stars because of it's age and Lady Hannah's strength through much of the book.
maloriemessier3's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
arielkirst's review against another edition
1.0
This might be the first one star rating I've ever given a Nora Roberts novel, because normally I adore her. At first, I really enjoyed it. The characters, world, and plot were all fleshed out and interesting.
As I got to know the characters more, however, things got a little creepy. Namely, Bennet comes off as a major creeper. Yes, I suppose Hannah is putting on an act, and that her prim-and-proper thing is merely a facade. I got as far as the scene where he cornered her in the ballroom before I got too sick to continue. At one point, she says "actually, you're making me uncomfortable" and he responds with "good. I want to make you uncomfortable." Boundaries? Hello? The second time they meet, he walks right through their personal bubble and kisses her "because he wants to figure something out." Nooooope. I had red flags going off all over the place. I understand that she responded internally with "hubba hubba, I want to bang this fella" but she didn't say it outwardly, and despite his playboy reputation, Bennet should have picked up on the "nope, she's not interested" and at least slowed down his approach. Or not been a total creeper dick.
Couldn't finish it. I got it as part of a twofer though, so I am going to read Camilla's story. Thusfar, it's going better.
As I got to know the characters more, however, things got a little creepy. Namely, Bennet comes off as a major creeper. Yes, I suppose Hannah is putting on an act, and that her prim-and-proper thing is merely a facade. I got as far as the scene where he cornered her in the ballroom before I got too sick to continue. At one point, she says "actually, you're making me uncomfortable" and he responds with "good. I want to make you uncomfortable." Boundaries? Hello? The second time they meet, he walks right through their personal bubble and kisses her "because he wants to figure something out." Nooooope. I had red flags going off all over the place. I understand that she responded internally with "hubba hubba, I want to bang this fella" but she didn't say it outwardly, and despite his playboy reputation, Bennet should have picked up on the "nope, she's not interested" and at least slowed down his approach. Or not been a total creeper dick.
Couldn't finish it. I got it as part of a twofer though, so I am going to read Camilla's story. Thusfar, it's going better.